Carol Skulstad knew her community was suffering. With the pandemic in full swing, the social unrest following the murder of George Floyd erupted. These two life changing events collided to form an economic crisis that meant thousands of Minnesotans … [Read more...]
A Lesson on Gratitude
It was a beautiful sunny afternoon, the leaves turning bright colors and the crisp fall air giving me hope for a few more precious days of fall. After a long morning of meetings, I was hopeful as I walked into Meadow Lake Elementary School. A stone’s … [Read more...]
Farm to food bank: fighting local childhood hunger
This summer, The Food Group is partnering with Lakewinds Food Co-op to help fight childhood hunger. Through this project, Lakewinds pays emerging farmers from communities that are historically underrepresented in farming (immigrants, people of color, … [Read more...]
Volunteer Spotlight: North Star Ski Touring Club
What an impact the North Star Ski Touring Club has made for our neighbors struggling with hunger! For the past decade, this group has been volunteering monthly with The Food Group. Every third Thursday of the month from 9:30 – 11:30 am, the North … [Read more...]
Freezer/Cooler Transformation Update
Needing more space due to increased demand is a good problem to have when it comes to our Fare for All program. Fare for All is a low-cost grocery program, which increases access to fresh produce and lean meats throughout the state and helps … [Read more...]